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,,,_i_i!i_i_i_iiiii!ii!i! ii _ ,_,_ili_i_iiii_ Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes.
Setting Custom Functions _" ..iii i!ii Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [t'4] tab, select[Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press <SET>. Select the Custom Function Custom Function number number. Press the <<> <1_> keys to select the Custom Function number, then press <SET>.
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Setting Custom Functions* '_Movie C.Fn I: Exposure Shooting Exposure level increments p.3O0 In M ISO expansion C,Fn I1: Image Ip30111 o I I 3 I Highlighttonepriority C,Fn II1: Autofocus/Drive o (With AF-assist beam firing p.302 AFQuick*) Mirror Iockup * If you use an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) equipped with an LED light, the LED light will turn on for AF-assist even in the AF_:_ AF(), and AFu modes.
Custom Function Settings _ Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn I1: Image, C.Fn II1:Autofocus/Drive, C.Fn IV: Operation/Others. 1/3-stop 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, flash exposure compensation, etc.
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Custom Function Settings * Disable Enable Improves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. With setting 1, the Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.130) is automatically set to [Disable] and the setting cannot be changed.
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Custom Function Settings* Enables or disables the built-in flash's AF-assist beam or the EOS- dedicated external Speedlite's AF-assist beam. Enable The AF-assist beam will be emitted when necessary. 1 : Disable The AF-assist beam is not emitted. This prevents the AF-assist beam from disturbing others.
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Custom Function Settings * AF/AE lock AE Iock/AF This is convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the <-X-> button to autofocus, and press the shutter button halfway to apply AE lock. AF/AF lock, no AE lock In the AI Servo AF operation, you can press the <-X->...
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Custom Function Settings* ± • l_.l You can assign a frequently-used function to <B/SET>. When the camera is ready to shoot, pressing the <_I/$ET> button will display the respective function setting screen. Quick Control screen The Quick Control screen will appear. Image quality The Image quality setting screen will appear.
Registering My Menu "_ Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [_-] tab, select [My Menu settings], then press <SET>, Select [Register to My Menu].
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Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. Certification Logo Under the [ft4] tab, if you select [Certification Logo Display] and press < SET >, some of the Iogos of the camera's certifications will appear. Other certification Iogos can be found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera's...
Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E15 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining battery level..iiiiii!i!i Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration.
Remote Control Shooting This remote controller enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay. Remote control Set the self-timer to <_®> (p.110). Point the remote controller toward the camera's remote control sensor and press the transmit button.
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Remote Control Shooting Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) comes with an approx. 60 cm/2.0 ft cord. When connected to the camera's remote control terminal, it can be pressed halfway and completely, just like the shutter button. When you use the self-timer, bulb, or Remote Switch and do not look through the viewfinder, stray light entering the viewfinder can cause the image to look dark.
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External Speedlites i_ !;i!¸_i_i_ :i_;_i_;_i_;_i_;_i_;_i_;_i_;_i_;_i_;_i_;_ _i_ _;!il , i_iii_i_! _i_ii_iiii_i ;_ _i_i ii_iii_i_!_i_i!_i_i!_i_i!_i_i!_i_i!_;!,_;!,_,i_il ::_ii_!ii_!ii_!ii _i_i i!i_i!_;; _:_,' _;_i_;_i_;_i_;_i_; _ _;_ i,_!i_ _',_!i!_i Basically operates like a built-in flash easy operation, When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash...
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When using a Speedlite that has manual flash mode, shoot in the manual flash mode. Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/200 sec. or slower shutter speeds. Use a sync speed slower than 1/200 sec.
Using Eye-Fi Cards With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a computer or upload them to an online service via a wireless LAN. The image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For instructions how to set up and use the Eye-Fi card or to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the Eye-Fi card's instruction manual or...
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Using Eye-Fi Cards i!i!i!!iiZii! i:iiii ; i Check the [Access point SSID:], Check that an access point is displayed for [Access point SSlD:]. You can also check the Eye-Fi card's MAC address and firmware version. Press the <MENU> button three times to exit the menu.
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_" Using Eye-Fi Cards Cautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If "tO" is displayed, an error occurred while retrieving the card information. Turn the camera's power switch off and on again. Even if [Eye-Fi trans.] is set to [Disable], it may still transmit a signal. In hospitals, airports, and other places where wireless transmissions prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera.
Function AvailabilityTableAccording to ShootingMode O: Set automatically User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled All image quality settings selectable 0 .1 0 .1 Automatieallyset/ • • • • • • • • • • • • • ISO Auto ISO speed Manual Maximum for Auto Picture...
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Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode One-ShotAF • • • • • • • • AI Servo AF • • Focusing AI Focus AF • • • AF point selection • • • • • • • • • •...
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Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode O: Set automatically O: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled All image quality settings selectable Automatically set/ISOAuto ISO speed Manual Maximumfor Auto Automatically set/Auto Picture Style Manualselection Extra Effect Shot Ambience-based shots Lighting/scene based shots Background blur Color tone Creative filters .1...
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Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode O: Set automatically User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Ail imagequalitysettings selectable (movie) All image quality settings selectable (still photos) Video snapshot Automatically set/ • • • • • • • • • • •...
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System Map ST-E2 ST-E3-RT 90EX 270EX II 320EX 430EX II 600EX-RT/ Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite 600EX MR-t4EX MT-24EX Bundled Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15tt Accessories Rubber Frame Ef Eyecup Ef E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses EW_300D Wide Strap Angle Finder C Semi Hard Case ....
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System Map i!iii Remote GPSReceiver Controller Remote Switch GP_E2 RC_6 RS-60E3 EF lenses EF-S lenses External microphone HDMI Cable HTC_100 (29 m/95 ft) TV/Video Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (1.3 m/4.3 fL) ® EOS DIGITAL SolutionDisk Interface Cable tFC_200U/500U (1.9 m/6.2 ft.) / (4.7 m/15A fL) Computer USB port Windows...
Menu Settings _" Shooting 1 (Red) Page • L/• L/4 Mill M/• $1/• $1/$2/$3/ Image quality ItAla+ 4 L*l/ItAla*l Beep Enable / Touch to ._" / Disable rq/_l(®/®2/®c Drivel self-timer Release shutter Enable / Disable without card Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold Image review Peripheral illumination correction: Enable / Disable Lens aberration...
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Menu Settings _;" Shooting 3 (Red) Page sRGB / Adobe RGB _Auto / _Standard Portrait / _ Landscape _Neutral/_Faithfut _Monochrome / _User Def. 1-3 __;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii;ii _'_j _rati One-Shot AF, AI Focus AF, AI Serve AF 1-8-1 Evaluative metering / Eoq Partial metering / 1-,_]Spot metering / I-3 Center-weighted average...
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Menu Settings F_" Playback 1 (Blue) Page Select images /All images in folder / Unprotect Protect images all images in folder / All images on card / Unprotect all images on card Rotate image Rotate images Select and erase images / All images in folder / Erase images All images on card Print order...
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Menu Settings _'" Set-up 1 (Yellow) Page Select folder Create and select a folder File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset Auto rotate Onl_ D / On[_ / Off Format card Initialize and erase data on the card Eye-Fi transmission: Disable / Enable Eye-Fi settings*...
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_'" Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page Screen color Select the shooting settings screen color Enable / Disable Feature guide Touch control Standard / Sensitive / Disable Switch I -)(- button Disable / Enable Auto cleaning: Enable / Disable Clean now Sensor cleaning Settings available when the GPS Receiver...
Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Do not recharge any battery pack other than a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E12. If the battery charger has a problem,...
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Troubleshooting Guide Use a fully-charged battery pack (p.30). The rechargeable battery pack performance will degrade over repeated use. Purchase a new one. The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following operations: • Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
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Troubleshooting Guide Make sure the card is properly inserted (p.32). Slide the card's write-protect switch to the write!erase position (p.32). If the card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images make space (p.32,268). If you try to focus in the One-Shot AF mode while the focus confirmation light <0>...
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Troubleshooting Guide Horizontal stripes (noise) or irregular exposures can be caused fluorescent light, LED bulbs, or other light sources during viewfinder Live View shooting. Also, the exposure or color tone may not come out right. A slow shutter speed may solve the problem. During viewfinder shooting or Live View shooting,...
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Troubleshooting Guide Under [_t4: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [3: Highlight tone priority] is set to [1: Enable], ISO 100 cannot be set. If [0: Disable] is set, ISO 100 can be set (p.301). This also applies to movie shooting (p.186). Under [_t4: Custom Functions...
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Troubleshooting Guide In shooting modes (<___._ > <l_> <_tl)> <_> <'_> <_i>) whose default setting is <$A> (Auto flash), the built-in flash will rise automatically when necessary. If you shoot continuously with the built-in flash at short intervals, flash may stop operating to protect the flash unit.
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Troubleshooting Guide If you use flash, the shutter will make two sounds each time you shoot (p.151). Depending on the shooting conditions, focusing the subject may take longer. Either use FlexiZone - Single or focus manually. It indicates that the camera's internal temperature is high.
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Troubleshooting Guide If you change the shutter speed or aperture during movie shooting, changes in the exposure may be recorded. Zooming the lens during movie shooting can cause changes in the exposure regardless of whether the lens' maximum aperture changes or not.
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Troubleshooting Guide In Basic Zone modes and in movie shooting mode, certain tabs and menu options are not displayed. Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode (p.46). Set the color space to sRGB. If Adobe RGB is set, the first character will be an underscore (p.146).
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Troubleshooting Guide If the card has recorded a number of images greater than the camera can display, [###] will be displayed (p.249). If the LCD monitor is dirty, use a soft cloth to clean it. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow...
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Troubleshooting Guide If you operate the camera's dials or lens during movie shooting, operation noise will also be recorded. Using an external microphone (commercially available) is recommended (p.210). During autoexposure movie shooting, if there is a drastic change in the exposure level, the recording will stop momentarily...
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Troubleshooting Guide If you selected [Clean now,*[_ ], the shutter will make a noise, but no picture is taken (p.236). <OFF> If you repeatedly turn the power switch <ON> at a short interval, the < ,_[_ > icon may not be displayed (p.35).
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50, 60 70, 80 Operate the power switch, remove and install the battery pack again, or use a Canon lens (p.35, 32). * If the error still persists, write down the error number and contact your nearest Canon Service Center.
Dust delete feature: Auto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending • Recording System Recording format: Design rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 Image type: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG Large simultaneous recording possible Recorded pixels: L (Large) :Approx. 17.9 megapixels...
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Specifications • Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentamirror Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% (with Eye point approx. 19 mm) Approx. 0.87x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) Magnification: Eye point: Approx. 19 mm (from eyepiece lens center at -1 m-1) Approx. -3.0 - +1.0 m -1 (dpt) Built-in dioptric adjustment: Focusing screen: Fixed, Precision...
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Large/Fine: 4 (4) shots * Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I compatible 8 GB card based on Canon's testing standards. * Figures are based on Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB card.
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Specifications Metering modes: Real-time metering with image sensor Evaluative metering (315 zones), Partial metering (approx. 10% of Live View screen), Spot metering (approx. 2.6% of Live View screen), Center-weighted average metering Metering brightness range: EV 0 - 20 (at room temperature with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Creative Filter:...
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Specifications Settable to 2 sec./4 sec./8 sec. Video snapshots: Miniature effect movie: Possible Sound recording: Built-in monaural microphone External stereo microphone terminal provided Sound-recording level adjustable, wind filter provided, attenuator provided Grid display: Two types • LCD Monitor Type: TFT color liquid-crystal monitor Monitor size and dots: Wide, 7.7 cm (&0-in.)
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Specifications • Custom Functions Custom Functions: Possible My Menu registration: Copyright information: Entry and inclusion enabled • Interface Audio/video OUT/Digital Analog video (compatible with NTSC/PAL)/stereo audio terminal: output Computer communication, Direct printing (Hi-Speed USB equivalent), GPS Receiver GP-E2 connection HDMI mini OUT Type C (Auto switching of resolution), CEC-compatible...
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(W x H x D): Approx. 85 x 25.5 x 90 mm / 2.6 x 1.0 x 3.5 in. (excluding power cord) Weight: Approx. 76 g / 2.7 oz. (excluding power cord) All the data above is based on Canon's testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines.
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Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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This product is designed to achieve excelEent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shaEI not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
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Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
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• Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and fire. • Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire.
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• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center,...
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If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than by cord when disconnecting charger.
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,!iiiili! i !iiiiii Viewing the CD.ROM Instruction Manuals Downloading Images toYour Computer This chapter explains how to install the Camera Instruction Manual (on the CD-ROM provided) to your computer and download images from the camera to your computer, gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM), and explains how to install the software on your computer.
Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM The Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM contains the following electronic manuals (PDF): Camera Instruction Manual Explains all the camera functions and procedures, including basic content. Quick Reference Guide Explains basic camera functions settings and basic shooting and playback procedures.
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Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Double-click the START file. iiii!!ii!!!!il; The screen shown in step 4 will appear. The icon displayed will differ depending on your START.pdf computer's operating system. Click on the manual you want to view. Click on the name of the manual under your respective language.
Downloading Images to a Computer You can use the provided software to download the images in the camera to your computer. There are two ways to do this..Install the software (p.367), Use the provided interface cable to connect the camera to your computer,...
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Use ImageBrowser For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual on the CD-ROM (p.368). When downloading images from the camera to your computer using a card reader without using Canon software, copy the DCIM folder on the card to your computer.
Software Overview EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk This disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras. ; ut, With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer. You can also use this software to set various camera settings and shoot remotely with the computer connected to the camera.
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Insert EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM). For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [Canon Digital Installer]. When a screen to select where you live or language appears, follow the on-screen instructions.
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Software Instruction Manual Contains the Software Instruction Manuals. Insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD-ROM into your computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For Windows,the iconis displayedin [(My) Computer]. For Macintosh, t he iconis displayedon the desktop. Copy the [English] folder to your computer. Instruction ManualPDFs withthe names beloware copied.
Quick Reference Guide ..button ....<SET> button monitor/ cross keys Touch screen 1. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu. 2, Press the <4> <_> keys to select a tab, then press the <A> <T> keys to select the desired item, 3.
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Quick Reference Guide Select 1: image quality], then press <SET>. Press the <4> <_> keys to select the quality, then press <SET>, Image-recording quality Recorded pixets Possible shots Select [al_ 3: Picture Style], then press <SET>. Press the <A> <_'> keys to select the Picture Style, then press <SET>.
QuickReferenceGuide ../I../..Shooting Settings Shutter speed ......Aperture White balance Auto Lighting Optimizer Exposure level ..........indicator Shooting speed Picture Style ..mode AF operation ..Image-record quality Quick Contr_ icon Possible shots Battery check ................... Drive/self-timer Viewfinder Information...
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Quick Reference Guide iiiiiiiiiiii!iii!iii!ii!iiiiiii!iiiiiii!iii!i!iiii!iii!ii!i!ii!!iiii! All the settings necessary shooting are set automatically. You just press the shutter button, and the camera does the rest. ___ Scene Intelligent Auto Special scene 153 Flash Off -_. Kids Creative Auto Food _t_ Portrait Candlelight Landscape Night Portrait...
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Quick Reference Guide :;;: You can change the camera settings as desired to shoot various ways. P" Program The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as the <___> mode. Set the Mode Dial to <P>. Shutter-priority <Tv>.
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Quick Reference Guide Set the lens focus mode switch <AF>. Select [1_ 3: AF operation], then press <SET>. Press the <41> <_> keys to select the AF operation, then press <SET>. SHOT(One-Shot AF): For still subjects AI FOCUS(AI Focus AF): Switches the AF operation automatically AI SERVO(AI Servo AF):...
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Quick Reference Guide Press the <ISO > button. _::::Press the <4> <I,-> keys or turn the <£f_> dial to select the ISO speed, then press <SET>. When [AUTO] is selected, ISO speed is set automatically, When you press the shutter button halfway, the ISO speed setting...
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Quick Reference Guide Press the <r_> button to display the Live View image, Press the shutter button halfway to focus, Press the shutter button completely to take the picture, Number of Possible Shots (Live View Shooting)
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Quick Reference Guide ii1 Set the power switch to <_,_, >. Set the Mode Dial to any shooting mode except <IV]>. Press the <1:_1> button to start shooting a movie. To stop movie shooting, press the <!:_1> button again. Recording movie Microphone...